Business support and advice
Could you
recruit a Middleton resident with A-Levels as an
Apprentice?
If you have a job vacancy that would suit someone capable of
degree level learning please register your interest with Rochdale
Borough Council Skills Team. We are looking for companies who
would support an apprentice through to degree level
qualifications and have grants available to help with wage and
training costs. Call 01706 925099 for further information or email
andrew.turner@rochdale.gov.uk.
Business Link
If you’re already running your own business,
just starting out, or have a great business idea, Business Link can
help.
Offering free, impartial business support
and information, you can access all the practical assistance and
information you need to give your business the best chance of
success.
Business Link offer support on a wide range of
issues like:
- Planning, starting and expanding your
business
- Managing and employing people
- Business finance and taxation
- Making the most of IT and e-commerce
- Winning new customers
- Sales and marketing
If you want to find out more why not
get in touch?
The Business Link website is bursting at the
seams with information and access to over 500 free guides on a
range of topics.
Alternatively speak to a member of their
business information and enquiry team, available take
your calls and emails from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday, as well as
from 8am to 2pm at weekends and bank holidays.
Get in touch on 0845 00 66 888 or visit the
website.
Solutions for Business - funded by Government 
'Solutions for Business - funded by Government' is a package of
business support to help companies start, grow and succeed.
All of the support can be accessed through Business Link North
West which provides individuals and businesses access to all
publicly funded business support.
Solutions for
Business - package of publicly funded business support.
Relocating to Rochdale from outside the area
If you are interested in relocating to Rochdale
from outside the area your first point of contact is the Investment
Team at the Rochdale Development Agency. They provide a
one-stop-shop service for potential inward investors that can
include help with identifying property, recruitment and training of
new staff and business support. Contact the Investment Team on tel.
01706 868999.